Minutes of the Classified Senate
January 9, 2008
I.
President Barbara Nagel called the meeting to order.
II.
Roll Call:
A.
Attending: Richard Brenner, Carolyn Elliott, Janel Harder, Connie Hobbs,
Connie Kissee, Claudia Leads, Gary Leitnaker, Melissa Linenberger, Carol
Marden, Joe Myers, Barbara Nagel, Jennyfer Owensby, Cyreathia (SAM ) Reyer,
Lois Schriener, Peggy Selvidge, Darrin VanDorn, Libby Vathauer, Marlene
Walker, John Wolf
B.
Absent: Becki Bohnenblust, Terri Eddy, Richard Herrman, Tracy Ivy, Nick
Pecenka, Connie Reding, Rob Reves,
IV.
Gary Leitnaker Report:
A.
Gary Leitnaker gave an update on the parking garage. The bonus payments went
well. Joe Younger retired in December and recruitment has began to fill his
position. New benefits are in effect.
B.
Gary Leitnaker outlined and discussed the new “Discipline Without Punishment”
policy. Training will begin soon for supervisors.
V.
Minutes:
A.
Connie Kissee moved to accept the December minutes as presented. Jennyfer
Owensby seconded. Minutes were approved as presented..
VI.
Treasurer’s Report:
A.
John Wolf presented the Treasurer’s Report. Cyreathia (SAM) Reyer moved to
accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented. Connie Kissee seconded. Treasurer’s
Report was approved as presented.
VII.
Executive Council Report:
A.
Leave Enhancement: was discussed and anticipated to be in effect July 1.
B.
Special Legislative Committee on the State Employee Pay Plan has been formed.
Discussion took place regarding the time line for the Committee.
VII.
Senate Standing Committees:
A.
Campus Affairs:
1.
No Report
B.
Legislative Affairs:
1.
A request was made for Senators to assist in making calls to arrange
appointments for Legislative Day visits.
2.
Marlene Walker reviewed the changes to the By-Laws. Cyreathia (SAM)
Reyer moved to accept the changes as presented and any formatting
changes needed. Connie Kissee seconded the motion. After a discussion,
the By-Laws passed as changed and any formatting changes required.
C.
D.
Recognition Ceremony Committee:
1.
The committee met and approved new 5 year of service awards. They will
be a conclave acrylic. The Employees of the Year will receive an acrylic
iceberg award. All other awards will remain the same as last year.
2.
Peggy Selvidge reviewed the survey responses. The majority want the
ceremony to revert back to 3 employee awards (one in three separate
categories). Dr. Rawson indicated he would prefer the Employee of the
Year awards be reverted back to 1 person and moved back to McCain.
3.
Peggy Selvidge asked for assistance from the other senators with soliciting
door prizes.
Public Relations Committee:
1.
The next Roar will go out the first part of February. Please submit your
articles by Mid-January. The Recognition Ceremony and date will be
featured in the upcoming issue.
IX.
University Committee Reports:
A.
Recycling met discussed ways to get the university in to recycling.
B.
Changing Lives: Jennyfer Owensby gave an overview of the campaign.
X.
Old Business:
XI.
New Business:
VII.
Adjournment: Marlene Walker moved to adjourn. Carolyn Elliott seconded the motion.
Meeting adjourned.
The next meeting is scheduled for February 6, 2008 in KSSU State Rooms 1 and 2.